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Justdoit

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Joined: 26/07/2009
Location: Australia
Posts: 2
Posted: 10:46pm 25 Jul 2009
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Hi,
I am about to rebuild my house and want to incorporate solar with inverter to put back into the grid when possible.
Just starting my research to prepare plans before work comences.
Any pointers to reference material to aid design process would be greatfully appreciated.
Thanks to all,
Justdoit!
Do it right or don't bother.
 
Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 5078
Posted: 06:45am 27 Jul 2009
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Hi Justdoit

Your in the southern hemisphere, so make sure you have a north facing roof to mount your panels to. Also check there are no tree's that will grow up to shade your panels in the future.

Drop in to the local electriity board, they should have some info on grid connect inverters and their rules and requirements.

Glenn
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micke
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Joined: 25/10/2008
Location: Australia
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Posted: 10:08am 09 Aug 2009
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Hi Justdoit,

Have a look at the following link.

http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/info/installation/CEC_3 6pp_booklet.pdf

MickEdited by micke 2009-08-11
 
Justdoit

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Posted: 11:38am 09 Aug 2009
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Thanks to each of Gizmo and Mick
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petanque don
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Joined: 02/08/2006
Location: Australia
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Posted: 12:26am 12 Aug 2009
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I think that a large flat north facing roof of the appropriate pitch would be a good start.

I would imagine better efficiency gains can be made by managing the shading and warmth from passive means rather than from a solar system.

A spot for a solar hot water service would be good.

The cheapest way to make a house energy efficient is to make it of modest size.

What you need rather than the grand trophy house.

It is also a lot cheaper.
 
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